Champagne Brut Grand Siecle N°25 Laurent Perrier 75 cl box

Description

History

Laurent Perrier is a maison founded in 1812 by André Michel Pierlot, while the name derives from the descendant Mathilde Emilie Nonancourt. The company’s expansion dates back to the second post-war period and is due to Bernard de Nonancourt, who, by increasing its production, reached 147 countries around the world. The vineyards of the Maison are grafted onto the best plots of Bouzy, Amonnay and Tours sur Marne, where the Crus of Montagne de Reims and Cote des Blancs expand. Each of the vineyards suitable for the production of Champagne has been cultivated with respect for tradition and the harvested grapes are vinified separately, so as to highlight every single characteristic of the terroir. To conclude, the Maison Laurent Perrier has become a symbol of elegance, finesse, quality and has managed to export “The French art of living” to all parts of the world, however the fame of the Maison is due to the majestic Champagne produced.

Grapes used

Chardonnay 60%

Pinot Noir 40%

Production method

Produced for the first time in 1959, and the name takes its cue from the 17th century, also called the “Grand Siècle”, a century in which the arts began to expand and good food began to be appreciated. the “Grand Siècle 25” is the result of the selection of 9 Grand Crus. It is produced according to the so-called methode champenoise or classic method, a method in which the wine substantially undergoes two different fermentations: the first, the alcoholic one (which it shares with the rest of the wines) takes place in vats for fermentation; the second instead takes place directly in the bottle and ensures that during this second procedure, thanks to the particular yeasts, the wine also develops carbon dioxide (which will then give life to the famous bubbles when uncorked), followed by a rest on the lees for about 12 years .

Alcohol content

12.5%

Tasting notes

At sight the product has an intense and brilliant gold color. The perlage is fine and persistent. On the nose candied orange, toasted hazelnut, custard, pastry and melted butter, saffron. In the mouth it is silky and fresh counterbalanced by a fresh and sharp acidity and a great minerality, the finish is long and pleasant.

Possible combinations

Perfect for celebrating special occasions, I see it very well accompanied by a dinner based on white fish, the grilled cuttlefish is highly recommended, but also with crustaceans and molluscs.